These shrimp are hermaphroditic. L. debelius is a hermaphrodite and therefore any two individuals may mate. The hatching of eggs, moulting, and copulation cycle is identical to that of Lysmata wurdemanni, yielding weekly batches of zoeae from each pair.

These are cleaner shrimp and will remove dead tissue and parasites from fish. They are known for their effective cleaning of debris or detritus in the water of aquariums. L. debelius has also been known to eat dead tissue or parasites from fish. L. debelius is hardy and requires little upkeep or attention.